Streetsblog Editorial Board
The Streetsblog Editorial Board consists of Gersh Kuntzman, Mark Gorton and Lisa Orman of Open Plans. The views of the editorial board are not reflective of the staff of Streetsblog.
Recent Posts
Monday’s Headlines: A Big Week for Streetsblog Edition
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Today, we launch a three-part investigation into the black market for fraudulent temporary license plates by Jesse Coburn that has been seven months in the making. Plus other news.
Friday’s Headlines: A Stop Light is Just the Start Edition
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Trump who? The big news in our world was that the Department of Transportation relented and agreed to install a traffic light at the Astoria intersection where 7-year-old Dolma Naadhun was killed in February. Plus other news.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Vindication Edition
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Here's a criminal mischief update! Plus other news.
Monday’s Headlines: Time to Turn that Crap into Gold Edition
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The big news in our world over the weekend was that curbside composting at every single Queens residence starts on Monday. Plus other news.
Thursday’s Headlines: Super Sidewalks Edition
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You may have enjoyed Kevin Duggan's coverage yesterday of the city's new "super sidewalks" strategy, but check out the movie version! Plus other news.
Wednesday’s Headlines: End Parking Minimums Edition
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The big news is that on Thursday at 11 a.m., our friends at Open Plans will be hosting a rally in City Hall Park to demand the end of outdated rules that require developers to build far more parking than is needed. Plus other news.
Monday’s Headlines: We’ve Done It Again Edition
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The awards continue to pile up for Streetsblog's Jesse Coburn for his 2022 piece on the unique danger faced by city kids as they go to and from school. Plus other news.
Friday’s Headlines: To Neglect and Unnerve Edition
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Boy, the mainstream media really let us down in its coverage of Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell. Plus other stories.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Sammy’s Law in the Senate Edition
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The Senate's counter-proposal to Gov. Hochul's budget included some language that will warm the cockles of livable streets hearts. Plus other news.
Tuesday Headlines: Albany Budget Battle Edition
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The legislative elves of Albany have been busy putting together their responses to Gov. Hochul's proposed budget, a treasured step in the yearly budget dance. On Monday night, we finally learned some details.
Monday’s Headlines: LeBron James Edition
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Mayor Adams announced some seriously good news in Midtown on Sunday ... with the "LeBron James of public space." Plus other news.
Friday’s Headlines: Gov. Hochul Heard Us Edition
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That Penn Station plan … plus other news.